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variants also marshall

marshal

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noun

variants also marshall

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb marshal contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of marshal are arrange, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use arrange instead of marshal?

The synonyms arrange and marshal are sometimes interchangeable, but arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When would methodize be a good substitute for marshal?

Although the words methodize and marshal have much in common, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than marshal?

In some situations, the words order and marshal are roughly equivalent. However, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When can organize be used instead of marshal?

While in some cases nearly identical to marshal, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When could systematize be used to replace marshal?

The meanings of systematize and marshal largely overlap; however, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marshal
Verb
Pursuing a deal represented a stark shift for Mr. Karp, who until recently was helping to marshal support for Perkins Coie. Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025 The health infrastructure that the U.S. would have to marshal against them is already weak. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
For the final 12-hour deadline, a group of race marshals gathers in the finishing chute. Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025 Davenport, a deputy U.S. marshal, and Flowers, who works for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, are tasked with finding the killer of Doris Grandfelt, an employee of an accounting firm whose body was dumped at the edge of an urban park in St. Paul. Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
Verb
  • Incorporating a set of packing cubes can encourage you to pare down and organize your clothing based on the type of clothes or the day.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
  • People search sites, also known as people finder sites, are a kind of data broker that specializes in collecting, organizing and selling access to personal information.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Oz: On [Richard’s] birthday, Laura arranged for maybe a dozen Civil War reenactors to come galloping onto the set.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But the human author was a sort of conductor: prompting, arranging, intervening.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • An investigation remains active and ongoing, the sheriff's office said.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • That person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to stable, according to the sheriff's office.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As word spread, family members and legal advocates quickly mobilized, reaching out to the BOP’s Residential Reentry Managers in hopes of salvaging community placement plans.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The company said a shutdown and response was initiated at approximately 7:42 a.m. The affected segment has been isolated, South Bow said, and operations and containment resources have been mobilized to the site.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Miami Heat enters an important game in Chicago with its leading trio will be available for the first time in nearly two weeks..
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Observing his rank appeasement of Vladimir Putin--clearly the world's leading terrorist--is not.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The White House, however, has emphasized that a fresh deal must include Tehran disposing of its nuclear arsenal.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Several city and county public health officials had to move quickly to lay off nurses, epidemiologists and disease inspectors.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
  • In July 2024, the FDA had 432 inspectors, but nearly one-quarter were eligible to retire.
    Alana Semuels, Time, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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